The temperature on September 3, 1758 was about 18.0 °C. There was 22 mm of rainWind direction mainly southwest. Weather type: zeer betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
January 24 » During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763).
May 21 » Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
August 25 » Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
September 11 » Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War.
November 25 » French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh.
December 13 » The English transport ship Duke William sinks in the North Atlantic, killing over 360 people.
Day of death May 15, 1778
The temperature on May 15, 1778 was about 12.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west-southwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
January 18 » James Cook is the first known European to discover the Hawaiian Islands, which he names the "Sandwich Islands".
February 6 » American Revolutionary War: In Paris the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce are signed by the United States and France signaling official recognition of the new republic.
February 9 » Rhode Island becomes the fourth US state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
July 4 » American Revolutionary War: U.S. forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia during the Illinois campaign.
July 10 » American Revolution: Louis XVI of France declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain.
August 21 » American Revolutionary War: British forces begin besieging the French outpost at Pondichéry.
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